n. small carnivorous mammal native to northern Europe and Asia (hunted for its dark brown valuable soft fur); fur of the sable; hide or skin of the sable; scarf or garment made of sable fur; marten native to North America; color black (heraldic term)

adj. made from the fur of the sable (type of animal); of a black color; having a dark brown or black coloring; of a grayish yellowish brown color; dark, somber